SoWeGa Metalfest Cancelled

Gunstar9 · July 13th, 2007, 04:17 PM

First off, here's the story. Lane Rosen is the owner of the State Theater. I called him earlier this week to pay him more than half of what he asked to rent the ST for Metalfest (a whopping $2200 in total). That's when he informed me that he had gone ahead and rented the venue out to someone else for the evening.

I'm pretty pissed off about it but there's simply nothing I can do. I've spent all week searching for an alternate venue and it seems as if one doesn't exist here anymore. I will not do this sort of show outside because I will not chance the rain.

I thank you all for your time and enthusiasm. I will be booking another show soon, so all hope is not lost. The music scene in Albany IS coming back.

All money to sponsors, donars, and ticket purchasers will be soon refunded.

Keep a look out for next year!

In the meantime, visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/deadrelics">Dead Relics</a> to keep up with shows in Albany.

Thanks for your time and please repost.

- Michael

ALowerDeep · July 13th, 2007, 04:29 PM

That sucks brother, but you are keeping the right attitude and trucking on sounds like.

TychoCelchu · July 13th, 2007, 05:11 PM

That's a terrible turn of events, but it looks like you're taking the right attitude to gain success in the future.

Cheiron · July 13th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Sorry to hear. No venues in Macon or Atlanta avail eh? =/

halcyonwayband@aol.com · July 14th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Definitely sucks bro. Sorry to hear that. =(

Palabra de Dios · July 14th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Ahh damn. That sucks, bro. Shitty about the venue doing that, also shitty because I was going to try and come and see Aghora play (as I find them to kick copious amounts of ass). Oh well...keep us updated on whatever you might have coming up next.

mtndewqueen88 · July 14th, 2007, 09:19 PM

Ah Michael, I'm so sorry to hear that! Soon, soon you will have your time.

Pyramaze51 · July 16th, 2007, 09:04 AM

That sucks, you do have a signed contract don't you??? IF so then you may have some recourse, if not then Damn, frigging venue owners. WE had the chance to work with one of the finest and most reputible ones at MADFEST. He treated us like royality.

July 13th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gunstar9 Skeletor Goes to Mars Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 223	SoWeGa Metalfest Cancelled First off, here's the story. Lane Rosen is the owner of the State Theater. I called him earlier this week to pay him more than half of what he asked to rent the ST for Metalfest (a whopping $2200 in total). That's when he informed me that he had gone ahead and rented the venue out to someone else for the evening. I'm pretty pissed off about it but there's simply nothing I can do. I've spent all week searching for an alternate venue and it seems as if one doesn't exist here anymore. I will not do this sort of show outside because I will not chance the rain. I thank you all for your time and enthusiasm. I will be booking another show soon, so all hope is not lost. The music scene in Albany IS coming back. All money to sponsors, donars, and ticket purchasers will be soon refunded. Keep a look out for next year! In the meantime, visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/deadrelics">Dead Relics</a> to keep up with shows in Albany. Thanks for your time and please repost. - Michael __________________ Death is the first dance, eternal

July 13th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALowerDeep Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 453	That sucks brother, but you are keeping the right attitude and trucking on sounds like. __________________ A Lower Deep Official Site A Lower Deep MySpace Site Pathfinder Promotions- Management

July 13th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cheiron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,121	Sorry to hear. No venues in Macon or Atlanta avail eh? =/ __________________ Cheiron Proud Co-sponsor of Andromeda for ProgPower IX Proud Co-sponsor of Virgin Steele for ProgPower VIII

July 14th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
halcyonwayband@aol.com Guitars - Halcyon Way Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 511	Definitely sucks bro. Sorry to hear that. =( __________________ Jon Bodan Guitars - Halcyon Way www.myspace.com/halcyonway www.myspace.com/jonbodan

July 14th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Palabra de Dios Minion of Doom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	Ahh damn. That sucks, bro. Shitty about the venue doing that, also shitty because I was going to try and come and see Aghora play (as I find them to kick copious amounts of ass). Oh well...keep us updated on whatever you might have coming up next. __________________ But still we are certain Of what we know is truth The only truth We're building our temples taller -- Kamelot, "Nothing Ever Dies"

July 13th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
TychoCelchu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston MA Posts: 395	That's a terrible turn of events, but it looks like you're taking the right attitude to gain success in the future.

July 14th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
mtndewqueen88 Mark the Music Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 576	Ah Michael, I'm so sorry to hear that! Soon, soon you will have your time.

July 16th, 2007, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pyramaze51 J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,739	That sucks, you do have a signed contract don't you??? IF so then you may have some recourse, if not then Damn, frigging venue owners. WE had the chance to work with one of the finest and most reputible ones at MADFEST. He treated us like royality. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of REDEMPTION for PPUSAVIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Freak Kitchen for PPUSA VII Proud Co-Sponsor of Mustasch for PPUSA IX Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Owner and President of DREAMCATCHER PROMOTIONS and MANAGEMENT Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties